ncaab Game Recap
UTEP Miners vs UAB Blazers Wrap - UAB Wins 75-62
UTEP was burned for 25 points by Michael Ertel on Thursday as UAB picked up a 75-62 win at Bartow Arena.
UAB won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -11.5-point spread as favorites.
UAB got 14 points from Tavin Lovan and another 11 points from Jordan Walker. Jordan Walker contributed 4 assists, while KJ Buffen cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
UTEP got 20 points from Souley Boum in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jorell Saterfield. Jamal Bieniemy contributed 8 assists for them, while Tydus Verhoeven had 7 rebounds.
UAB was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UAB won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-27.
Next game, UAB takes its act home to face UTSA looking for another win. For UTEP, they head home to face Louisiana Tech.